Burpees

Best Use For Improving Vertical Jump

Burpees are a brutal exercise that really get the heart rate going. In terms of improving vertical jump performance they have 2 main uses. One, using plenty of reps and short rest breaks they are a great conditioning tool and if your bodyfat levels are too high than burpees, as part of a focused training plan and a good diet are great for stripping off the excess weight.

In shorter burtst the burpee is a great explosive strength exercise due to having to overcoming the deep position of the very low squat.

Technique Tips

For both conditoning and explosive strength building purposes burpees are best performed at a fast pace with a great degreee of emphasis on getting out of the bottom position quickly and powerfully.

Alternative Exercises

Some good alternatives to burpees are

Paused Frog Jump

Single Leg Burpees

Paused Weighted Jump Squats